2016 Ford Escape Vs Toyota RAV4 in Lakeland FL

Serving Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, Plant City

The amazing Ford Escape is available now at Lakeland Ford and our staff is eager to show you all the amazing thigs this SUV has in store for you. Come to our Ford dealership in Lakeland and explore the new Escape; take a test drive and get acquainted and you might even want to take this impressive vehicle home with you! Your personal fleet could use an upgrade, and if you are living in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, and Plant City, you are just a short drive away from a new Ford Escape from Lakeland Ford. Head down to see us at 1430 W. Memorial Blvd and find your Ford Escape.

The 2016 Ford Escape is a capable sport utility vehicle that pushes the limits of what an SUV can be. The Toyota RAV4 has been around the block, but it's no match for the amazing new technology in the Escape.

Available Engines

The 2016 Ford Escape offers a great engine lineup that allows shoppers to easily choose between affordability, efficiency, and power. There are three engines offered for the 2016 Escape; a 2.5-liter four-cylinder, a 1.5-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder with an auto stop/start feature, and a 2.0-liter twin-scroll EcoBoost four-cylinder that also features the auto stop/start feature for increased fuel economy. Under the hood of the Toyota RAV4, you will only find a single powertrain; a 2.5-liter four-cylinder. The 2016 Ford Escape offers amazing powertrain options, so you will be able to customize your new car effortlessly.

Engine Performance

Because the 2016 Ford Escape offers three different engines, you can easily decide how powerful you want your next car to be. With the 2.5-liter engine, the Escape makes 168 horsepower. With the ultra-efficient 1.5-liter EcoBoost I4 the power rises to 179 horsepower. The top-of-the-line 2.0-liter twin-scroll EcoBooost I4 makes 245 horsepower for an impressive burst of energy when you need it most. The Toyota RAV4 has only the 2.5-liter I4 which is rated for176 horsepower. The Toyota has the edge over the Escape's basic engine, but it pales in comparison to the two turbocharged EcoBoost powertrains that are offered for the upper trims.

Towing Capability

If you are looking into buying an SUV, even a compact model like the Ford Escape, chances are you are at least interested in towing a trailer. Well, thanks to the 2016 Escape's amazing engine lineup, you can tow with ease and confidence. The 2016 Ford Escape can easily to up to 3,500 pounds with the 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine and either FWD or AWD. The 1.5-liter EcoBoost engine allows the Ford Escape to tow up to 2,000 pounds! The Toyota RAV4 can only tow up to 1,500 pounds with its 2.5-liter I4. Score another for the 2016 Escape!

Find a Ford Escape at Lakeland Ford

Come to Lakeland Ford right now to explore the Ford Escape SUV. This impressive vehicle is available now to drivers from Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, and Plant City at our Ford dealership in Lakeland. Stop by our new car lot at 1430 W. Memorial Blvd and find a Escape that fits your driving needs.